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Recalls.org is providing four clean copy fillers with headlines for publication
in your newspaper and web site.
These recalls were issued this week from May 21 to May 25 by various
Federal and State agencies and may be used at your discretion.
Thank you for your consideration.
Patricia Carrafa
President
LIGHT FIXTURES POSE FALLING HAZARD
Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga. is
recalling Low Bay TG Series Lighting Fixtures sold nationwide from November 2004
to February 2006.
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The
fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
The recalled lighting fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either
a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is
approximately 13 inches.
Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting
Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair.
Consumers can contact Lithonia Lighting at (800)-745-1788 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lithonia.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
ARCTIC CAT UTILITY VEHICLES COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID
Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling Arctic Cat Prowler XT Off-Highway Utility Vehicle
sold nationwide from July 2005 to May 2006. The rear brake caliper could leak
brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels.
The affected units are all 2006 Prowler XT vehicles with VIN range of
4UF06MPVO6T300001 through 4UF06MPV16T302369. The VIN is located on the rear
upper-frame tube of the vehicle near the rear of the cargo box, and on the
registration materials the consumer received at the time of purchase. The
following model numbers are included in this recall.
Model Model Number
Prowler XT Green U2006P2S4BUSG
Prowler XT Cat Green U2006P2S4BUSZ
Prowler XT Red U2006P2S4BUSR
Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free
repair.
Consumers can contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.arctic-cat.com/news/atvrecall.asp.
More info at www.recalls.org.
PACIFIERS SOLD AT DISCOUNT DOLLAR STORES POSE CHOKING HAZARD
KI, a/k/a Kole Imports, is recalling "Baby 2 Pack" Pacifiers sold nationwide
from August 2005 to March 2006. The pacifier's nipple can easily detach from the
guard, posing a serious choking hazard.
The recalled pacifiers are rubber nipples attached to a white or light blue
plastic guard sold in packs of two. Writing on the front of the packaging
includes, "Baby," "2 pack Pacifiers" and "BI194". The back of the packaging has
an American flag and the writing, "AN AMERICAN COMPANY".
Consumers should contact the retailer where they purchased the pacifiers or KI
at (800) 874-7766 anytime for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.
LIGHTED MIRRORS SOLD AT WAL-MART POSE SHOCK HAZARD
Wal-Mart is recalling Simply Basic Lighted Mirrors sold nationwide from August
2005 to March 2006. Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical
shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror.
The mirror is 6.5 inches in diameter and has regular side and a magnified side.
Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is on the bottom of the
mirror's base. "Touch lighting with 3 settings" is printed on a white
sticker on the top of the mirror's base.
Consumers should return the mirror to Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
CT Monday through Friday, or visit
http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=51. More
info at www.recalls.org
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